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Billinghurst Middle School Band Program - Nathaniel Myers, Director
Honor Band Information
WCSD Honor Band Concert- 2/25
- 6th Grade- Beginning Honor Band- fill out this interest letter if you want to join!
- Woodwind/Brass Audition- #35 in the book- Play for Myers by 12/3
- Percussion see audition music in the info letter above- auditions 11/19 @Mendive
- 7/8th Grade- Advanced Honor Band- An auditioned band from students all across WCSD. Auditions are FREE and take place at Mendive MS on November 19th. Please see the attached info letter and visit the WCSD Honor Band website to complete online registration forms.
WCSD Honor Jazz Band- 1/15
- An auditioned Jazz band from students all across WCSD. Auditions are FREE and take place at Mendive MS on November 19th. Please see the attached info letter and visit the WCSD Honor Band website to complete online registration forms.
25-26 BAND EVENTS CALENDAR
The events listed below are the main required events for the year (and some important optional events). We do have other optional events that will happen throughout the year as well. A full listing of band events are also listed in the Band Handbooks for each ensemble.
|
Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
Groups involved |
| Wednesday 12/5 | Beginning Honor Band Audition Deadline | Before or afterschool | Band Room | Optional for all Beginning Band students |
|
Monday 12/8 |
Afterschool Rehearsal |
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Billinghurst Band Room |
Intermediate Band *required* |
|
Wednesday 12/10 |
Winter Band Concert |
5:00pm- Beginning 6:00pm- Teal &Gold Jazz 6:45pm- Intermediate & Advanced |
Billinghurst Gym |
All Bands *required* |
|
Thursday 1/15 |
WCSD Honor Jazz Concert |
7:30pm |
Damonte Ranch High School |
Optional for all Band Students willing to audition |
|
Thursday-Saturday 1/29-1/31 |
NMEA All State Festival |
Multi-day Overnight trip to Las Vegas |
UNLV Ham Hall |
Optional for all Band Students willing to audition |
|
Saturday 2/7 |
RJO Jazz in the Schools Festival |
8:00am-2:00pm |
UNR Music Buildings |
Teal & Gold Jazz *required* |
|
Wednesday 2/25 |
WCSD Honor Band Concert |
7:30pm |
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts |
Optional for all Band Students willing to audition |
|
Monday 3/9 |
Afterschool Rehearsal |
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Billinghurst Band Room |
Intermediate Band *required* |
|
Wednesday 3/11 |
Zone Band Concert |
6:00pm- Beginning 7:00pm- Intermediate & Advanced |
McQueen HS Gym |
All Bands *required* No Jazz Performance |
|
April TBA |
Jazz Cafe |
6:00pm |
Verdi Old School |
Teal & Gold Jazz *required* |
|
Friday 5/15 |
Music in the Parks Festival Meeting |
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Billinghurst Band Room |
All Adv & Jazz students attending MIP Trip to 6 Flags |
|
Saturday 5/16 |
Music in the Parks Festival Trip to 6 Flags |
3:45am-Midnight |
6 Flags Discovery Kingdom |
All Adv & Jazz students attending MIP Trip to 6 Flags |
|
Monday 5/18 |
Afterschool Rehearsal |
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Billinghurst Band Room |
Intermediate Band *required* |
|
Tuesday 5/19 |
Spring Band Concert |
5:00pm- Beginning 6:00pm- Teal &Gold Jazz 6:45pm- Intermediate & Advanced |
Billinghurst Gym |
All Bands *required* |
|
Wednesday 5/20 |
WCSD Band Festival Field Trip |
8:00am-12:00pm |
UNR Nightingale Concert Hall |
Intermediate Band *required* |
|
Thursday 5/21 |
WCSD Band Festival Field Trip |
8:00am-12:00pm |
UNR Nightingale Concert Hall |
Advanced Band *required* |
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